Is ICD-10-CM code E44 billable?

No, E44 (Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code E44 belong to?

E44 belongs to Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: E00–E89 (Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases).

E44Non-billable

Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree

Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases·Malnutrition (E40-E46)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (2 billable)

E44.0Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition E44.1Mild protein-calorie malnutrition

CH4 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)

E40-E46 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

intestinal malabsorption (K90.-)
sequelae of protein-calorie malnutrition (E64.0)

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

nutritional anemias (D50-D53)
starvation (T73.0)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

E40-E46Malnutrition (E40-E46)

E44Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degreeNot billable

E44.0Moderate protein-calorie malnutritionBillable

E44.1Mild protein-calorie malnutritionBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.